The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
72
79.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
190.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.85 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
702 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data